Housed in the castellated 1895 Leigh Street Armory, the only 19th-century built for an African American militia, this museum has a permanent collection of art, artifacts, textiles, photographs and rare books spotlighting the rich history, heritage, and significant accomplishments of African Americans in Virginia.
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Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia
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